Overview

• Kristen Stewart’s debut feature, The Chronology of Water, premiered on May 16, 2025, in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.
• The film, based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, explores themes of addiction, sexuality, and empowerment through the story of a former Olympic swimmer.
• Stewart faced significant financing hurdles, ultimately relocating production to Europe and casting Imogen Poots in the lead role due to funding constraints.
• The Cannes 2025 lineup includes seven female-directed films out of twenty-two entries, reflecting progress but still falling short of gender parity.
• Stewart continues to advocate for marginalized filmmakers, supporting initiatives like Breaking Through Lens and expressing her ambition to act in future projects she directs.